In the early morning hours of March 4, 2023, the life of 31-year-old Tevin Woodley was tragically cut short in a shooting at an apartment complex in Hampton, Virginia. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. at the Bridgewater at Town Center apartments on Marcella Road, not far from the Peninsula Town Center. Hampton Police Division officers responded to a call of a shooting and, upon arrival, discovered Woodley inside one of the apartment units, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Woodley, known to his friends and family as 'Joe Joe,' was a father to three children. His death left his family and community in mourning. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Hampton police initiated a homicide investigation, diligently working to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter. Investigators spent hours at the apartment complex, gathering evidence and speaking with residents in an attempt to understand the circumstances surrounding Woodley's death.
Early in the investigation, law enforcement had not publicly identified any suspects or a motive for the shooting. The Hampton Police Division appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact either the police division directly or the Crime Line. They emphasized that callers could remain anonymous. As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the ongoing investigation into the death of Tevin Woodley. The case remains an active homicide investigation as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for Woodley and his family.
